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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Sheepherder

Cobb Cattle Company

Savery, WY

$1,682.33 per month

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13073808049
Email address to Apply:
cobbcattle@wyoming.com
Web address to Apply:
www.connectingcolorado.com

Job Description

Full Time:
No
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
Workers must be able to ride a horse and repair fences to keep the animals contained and assure their safety on the range. Must have 3 months' experience and provide (I) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicant's skills. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Tends flocks of sheep grazing on range or pasture; moves sheep to and about area assigned for grazing; prevents animals from wandering or becoming lost, using trained dogs to round up strays and assist in moving flock to other locations. Beds down sheep near campsite each night. Guards flock against predatory anima Is and eating poisonous plants. May assist in lambing, docking, castrating, dehoming, shearing, vaccinating, drenching, and medicating animals. May attend sheep and Iambs in barns during lambing season. May brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark sheep for identification purposes. May sort and cut culls. May feed animals supplementary rations. The employer at no cost to the worker will supply all tools and equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Workers must be willing to perform all duties per the employer's requirements during the contract period. Workers will be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Workers will spend more than 50 percent of the contract period in the herding or production of livestock on the range. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Wyoming climatic conditions, which may include, at times, dusty conditions, wind, etc. Temperatures in early spring and late fall are cool; winters very cold (-30 degrees F.) and temperatures during working hours in the summer can reach a high of 100 degrees F. Returning workers may be offered longevity pay and/or production bonus A signed contract may be required.
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
B4 sitting & walking -- may be riding horses on open range for long periods of time or walking to move sheep to designated feed areas.
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
null null - null null

Employer Information

Company Name:
Cobb Cattle Company
Location:
Savery, WY 82332
Telephone Number:
+13073808049

Worksite

Address:
42 County Road 561 SO, Savery, WY 82332

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-20217-749506
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
8/28/2020

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